2013 MWK to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 MWK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the MWK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 4.7806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 3.5724.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2082 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5125 to the December average rate of 3.6722, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.7806 was down 42.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 8.3791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
MWK to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.2928, compared to 4.2787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0141 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.8177 BIF (High: 4.7116 / Low: 3.8940). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0704 BIF (High: 4.6836 / Low: 4.6132).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4293 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 4.7343) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.2976), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5633 (-10.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6965 | 4.2604 | 4.5125 |
| February | 4.3767 | 4.0550 | 4.2847 |
| March | 4.2064 | 3.9319 | 4.0775 |
| April | 4.0550 | 3.7691 | 3.9137 |
| May | 4.7116 | 3.8940 | 4.2340 |
| June | 4.7806 | 4.6402 | 4.7343 |
| July | 4.7424 | 4.6295 | 4.6888 |
| August | 4.6836 | 4.6132 | 4.6558 |
| September | 4.7119 | 4.1977 | 4.5957 |
| October | 4.2295 | 3.9296 | 4.1664 |
| November | 4.0160 | 3.7744 | 3.8932 |
| December | 3.7857 | 3.5724 | 3.6722 |